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May 19, 2013

Corning Student: The Biggest Reason I Am A Better Reader

By Jillian Spiciarich

Mya is one of many rock star students in the third grade who can boast two years of growth in reading comprehension this year. However, Mya wasn’t always so excited to read. At the beginning of the year, she had extreme anxiety about reading aloud and asked to not be put in the spotlight to ...

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May 17, 2013

Commissioner Huffman: ASD Teacher Katrina Armor Makes a Profound Difference In Lives of Students

By Jeremy Jones

In some ways, it is a completely new idea: the builder of the possible, the architect of the future.  In the Achievement School District, we are looking near and far for teachers who are excited to BUILD THE POSSIBLE. It takes a special person to do this work.  Our teachers are deeply committed to their ...

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May 14, 2013

Be Recognized for Being a Builder of the Possible

By Ash Solar

Tennessee Department of Education is now offering a new package of financial incentives to help attract and retain TN’s most effective teachers to into its Priority Schools- including our Achievement Schools. Starting now, the state will fund $7,000 signing bonuses for every new Level 5 teacher that joins an Achievement School! They are also offering ...

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May 14, 2013

Westside's African Dance Troupe to Perform This Weekend

By Dirk Bedford

WESTSIDE STUDENTS PERFORM WITH WATOTO THIS WEEKEND!  JOIN US. This quarter, several of our homeroom classes have been taking performing arts class through Watoto. They’ve had the opportunity to perform at Frayser Elementary, at Channel 5 for their Saturday morning live news show, and now will be performing at Westside. Make plans now to come ...

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May 13, 2013

A Grizzly Attitude For Achievement

By Ronnie Mackin

“It takes a little courage, and a little self control. And some grim determination, if you want to reach the goal. It takes a deal of striving, and a firm and stern-set chin. No matter what the battle, if you really want to win. There’s no easy path to glory, there’s no road to fame. ...

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